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Can I file an extension if I have not completed 1040?

EXTENSION

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-extension/need-file-extension-person...

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JohnB5677
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Can I file an extension if I have not completed 1040?

Yes, but if you think you owe taxes, you should pay them.

  • With an extension there is no filling penalty, but
  • Remember, an extension gives you more time to prepare your taxes, but it does NOT extend the time to pay your taxes.
  • If you have an indication that you will owe taxes, you should make the payment to avoid additional interest and penalties

This will give you until 15 October 2025 to file your taxes.

If you owe taxes, you must pay by April 15th.

 

To file for extension in the TurboTax program

  1. On the menu bar on the left that shows.
  2. Select Tax Tools
  3. On the drop-down select Tools
  4. There will be 4 green boxes
  5. Select Tax Topics
  6. Type Extension
  7. You can start the extension process
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